Provide legal support, advice, and guidance to the Spread Products business (the “Business”) by serving as a strategic business partner and subject matter expert.
Requirements
- Must have experience in structured finance, securitizations, lending facilities and derivatives.
- Should have experience in a broad range of asset-backed products, including auto loans, consumer loans, credit cards, trade receivables and CLOs, preferably with global exposure.
- Comprehensive knowledge of international, multi-jurisdictional laws, regulations and practices while staying abreast of regulatory and legal environment, internal policies and industry trends that impact the Business
- Experience with complex deals, demonstrated ability to analyze issues and develop legal solutions
- Must be admitted to NY Bar.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for providing legal counsel to the Business, supporting strategic initiatives, providing subject matter expertise and interpretations of relevant laws, rules, regulations, and industry practices, and advising business management/leadership on all manner of legal matters and risks impacting the business
- Provides advisory services in respect of business decisions by applying institutional knowledge against industry standards, widely accepted business practices, laws, rules, and regulatory guidelines, escalating where appropriate
- Serves as business partner and advisor to business stakeholders and functional partners (e.g., Risk, Compliance) by participating in planning and development initiatives; contribute to business objectives by using knowledge of industry, laws, and regulations
- Actively participates in various risk reviews, governance and control forums while demonstrating keen awareness of issues that could cause financial, reputational, or legal consequences
- Proactively identifies, evaluates and contributes to the appropriate management of legal, regulatory, and reputational risk through cross-function collaboration, following relevant legal developments, participating in internal projects, and escalating as appropriate
- Manages day-to-day legal activities as a subject matter expert in area of responsibility and provide senior advisory services to business partners
- Negotiates, coordinates, and monitors management of complex legal issues and make key decisions within area of responsibility, escalating where necessary
Other
- Must be collaborative.
- Excellent leadership, interpersonal, organizational and relationship management skills
- Proven ability to apply sound judgement while managing multiple assignments simultaneously in a demanding, fast-paced environment
- Effective communication and negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain trusted relationships
- Juris Doctorate or equivalent law degree
